(image from www.nikkei.com)
My post on Kate’s spring 2011 makeup collection has been updated with an image of the new variation of Gradical Eyes A. Could this purple-toned palette be my first ever item from Kate?
{ 0 comments }
-Kate
(image/info from www.nikkei.com)
Kanebo Kate will release its spring 2011 makeup collection in Japan on February 1st. The collection includes:
{ 4 comments }
(images/info from www.nikkei.com)
Kanebo Kate will release its holiday 2010 makeup collection in Japan on November 1st. The collection includes:
– Jewel Carat (8 shades)
– Lasting Gel Pencil (3 shades)
– Air Gel Volume Mascara (1 shade)
Related posts on Kate:
{ 0 comments }
(image/info from www.nikkei.co.jp)
Kanebo Kate will release its fall 2010 makeup collection in Japan on August 1st. The collection includes:
– Dual Blend Eyes (8 variations)
– Lasting Gel Eyeliner (6 shades)
– Lasting Gel Eyebrow (3 shades)
– Lasting Gel Eyebrow Coat
– Gradical Eyes A (1 new variation)
– Reflect Mirror Eyes (1 new variation)
– Rouge Lustre (8 shades)
– Lip Gloss S (5 shades)
– Beauty Up BB Base UV
Related posts on Kate:
{ 0 comments }
Here we go, in reverse order:
10. Kate
(image from www.nikkei.co.jp)
(Diamond Cut Eyes in BR-3)(image from www.kanebo-cosmetics.co.jp)
Kate is far from a regular on my seasonal top ten lists, but the line’s Gradical Eyes A series, with five tone-on-tone shades in each palette, has some soft-neutral options that appeal to me. (Also new for spring 2010 is Diamond Cut Eyes in BR-3, which is the kind of light-to-medium neutral palette that I would consider trying.)
9. SUQQU
(image fromwww.suqqu.com )
One of the things SUQQU is known for is its range of neutral-toned eye palettes. For spring 2010, the new additions are in the form of the limited-edition Noble Nuance Eyeshadow palettes. On the other hand, the star item of the collection is the multi-toned Noble Nuance Face Color.
8. YSL
(image from www.ysl.com)
(image from www.ysl.com)
Many major western brands, such as Chanel and Dior, have released relatively muted shades for spring 2010. This makes YSL‘s spring 2010 makeup collection stand out from the crowd. There are still wearable pinks and browns, but there are also more vibrant shades such as turquoise and deep violet. Lilac makes an appearance in the new Ombre 5 Lumières palette and the new La Laque nail color.
7. Elégance
(image from www.elegance-cosmetics.com)
The spring 2010 makeup collection from Elégance is also quite colorful. There are some interesting color combinations in the three new variations of the Phantom Eyes palettes (cool turquoise and warm pale pink, bright pink and mint green, and yellow and lilac). Eight shades of Eye Crayon also join the brand’s makeup lineup.
Related posts:
{ 2 comments }
(Chanel’s spring 2010 makeup collection)(image from www.iswii.net)
I nearly decided not to post a round-up of the makeup trends of spring 2010 because, unlike some of the previous seasons, there are not many clear makeup trends for spring 2010.
Nonetheless, one noticeable trend for this season is the continuation of medium-to-warm neutrals from previous seasons. They are relatively easy to wear and they suit many types of complexions. They also suit most occasions and you can wear them later on in summer and in the rest of the year. Chanel and Estée Lauder are two of the brands that have released these wearable neutrals for spring 2010.
(Estée Lauder Michael KorsEyeshadow Duo in Blonde Mink)
(image from www.esteelauder.co.uk)
Also, Kosé’s Visée released Glam Nude Eyes, in which all five variations are neutral-based, many of which are warm-toned.
(Visée Glam Nude Eyes)(image from www.visee.jp)
One related trend that is worth mentioning is the appearance of orange-toned eyeshadow shades from Japanese lines. (All of the three lines mentioned below happen to be under Kanebo.)
Firs tly, apart from the usual neutral options such as BR-1, BR-2, and GD-1 in Kate‘s Gradical Eyes A, there is an OR-1, which is the kind of variation that is less often seen in Japanese cosmetics. I think it is an interesting reinterpretation of wearable warm neutrals.
(Kate Gradical Eyes A in OR-1)
(image from www.kanebo-cosmetics.co.jp)
(Kate Gradical Eyes A)(image from www.iswii.net)
Coincidentally, the Spring Modern Eyes series from RMK (which is ultimately owned by Kanebo) includes the Orangy Brown variation.
(RMK Spring Modern Eyes in Orangy Brown)(image from www.rmkrmk.com)
Coffret D’Or already released an orange-toned shade in Color Mixing Eyes’ Orange Brown Mix from summer 2009. The orange trend seems to continue into summer and fall, as it appears that the line’s late summer/ early fall 2010 collection will also feature an orange-toned shade in one of the new Beauty C Curve Eyes palettes.
(Coffret D’Or late summer/ early fall 2010 collection)(image from www.nikkei.co.jp)
(I will be featuring Coffret D’Or’s Color Mixing Eyes in Orange Brown Mix and RMK’s Spring Modern Eyes in Orangy Brown later on.)
More neutral shades:
{ 2 comments }
(images/info from www.nikkei.co.jp)Kanebo Kate will release its summer 2010 makeup collection in Japan on May 1st. The collection includes:
– Eye Color Pencil N (above, 12 shades)
– Reflect Mirror Eyes (2 new variations)
– Liquid Rouge N (2 new shades)
Related posts on Kate:
{ 0 comments }
(image/info from www.nikkei.co.jp)
Kanebo Kate will release its spring 2010 collection in Japan on February 1st. The release will include both point and base makeup items.
The new point makeup items include:
– Gradical Eyes A (8 variations)
– Diamond Cut Eyes (1 new variation)
– Quick Eyeliner S (2 shades)
– Lasting Design Eyebrow W (2 variations)
– Eyebrow Color N (2 shades)
– Cheek Color S (4 variations, each with two shades)
The new base makeup items include:
– Lasting Cover Pact (6 shades, SPF 20, PA++)
– Makeup Base UV N (SPF 29, PA++)
– Covering Concealer (Dark Circles) (1 shade)
– Covering Concealer (Pores) (1 shade)
– Stick Concealer N (2 shades)
– Face Powder N (2 shades)
Related posts on Kate:
Fall 2009 Collection
Kate: Lavshuca’s Darker, Edgier Sister
Updated on December 31st, 2012:
Read my review of my first ever Kate item, Gradical Eyes A in GD-1.
{ 2 comments }
(image from www.cledepeau-beaute.com)
Looking through the fall 2009 makeup collections released in the last couple of months, I think the main spring 2009 makeup trends, such as purples and soft neutrals, have taken on a more season-appropriate dimension and continued to dominate the makeup scene. Some palettes featured below feature pinks, which also continue the makeup trends earlier this year.
– Purples
Even as a fan of purples, I have been surprised to see how enduring the trend has been. I think it shows the wearability and versatility of the color. For fall 2009, most of the purples are darker, although there are still some lighter options.
(Shiseido Clé de Peau Satin Eye Colorin 108 Purple Amethyst)
(image from www.cledepeau-beaute.com)
(Dior 5-Color Eyeshadowin 173 Night Butterfly)
(image from www.iswii.net)
(Dior Jazzclub palettes)(image from www.iswii.net)
(YSL Ombres 5 Lumièresin 18 (Japanese release))
(image from www.joseishi.net/voce)
(YSL Ombres 5 Lumières
in 8 Midnight (UK/US release))
(image from www.ysl.com)
(YSL Ombres 5 Lumièresin 8 Midnight (UK/US release))
(image from www.ysl.com)
(Max Factor Eye Gradation Colorsin Violet Mauve (Japanese release))
(image from www.joseishi.net/voce)
– Warm Neutrals
(image from www.guerlain.co.jp)
As I tend to favor light-to-medium purples which are usually released in spring, warm neutrals are probably (very marginally) my favorite trend of this season. Among neutrals, I like beiges and browns with a warm tone. (Taupes generally suit me less.) This season, many warm neutrals have a pink, peach, soft-copper or warm-gold undertone.
(Estée Lauder Signature Eyeshadow Quadin 15 Rose Gold)
(image from www.esteelauder.co.uk)
(Guerlain Ombre Eclat 4 Shadesin 406 Tsarina)
(image from www.guerlain.com)
(Jill Stuart Seductive Eyesin 07 Mysterious Queen)
(image from www.iswii.net)
– Greys
(image from www.rmkrmk.com)
Greys are usually too cool for my slightly warm-toned complexion, but they are generally great for creating classic retro looks as well as smoky eyes.
Some of the greys for this season are more green-toned, like those from Chanel, and some of them, like those from RMK, are more blue-toned.
(Chanel Les 4 Ombres de Chanelin 16 Murano)
(image from www.chanel.com)
(Dior 2-Color High-Contrast Eyeshadowin 055 Cocktail Look)
(image from www.iswii.net)
(Paul & Joe Color Powder CS in 062)
(image from www.iswii.net)
(RMK Mystique Eyes in 03)
(image from www.joseishi.net/voce)
One collection that hits the grand slam is Kate’s fall 2009 collection. Apart from the new Reflect Mirror Eyes series, Kate released a purple palette, a warm-brown palette, and a grey palette.
(Kate Diamond Cut Eyes in PU-1)(image from www.iswii.net)
(Gradical Eyes S in BR-4)(image from www.iswii.net)
(Deep Trap Eyes in PU-1)(image from www.iswii.net)
Also, Dior’s and YSL’s eye palettes (above) include both purples and greys.
– Warm Lips
(image from www.suqqu.com)
Last but not least, it seems that many of the lip colors released for fall 2009 are on the warm side. Many of them are warm pinks and reds with a peach, beige, or brown undertone. (It appears that there are a lot fewer rose-toned lipsticks for this season.)
(Dior Addict High Colors)(image from www.iswii.net)
(Lunasol Full Glamour Lips S)(image from www.kanebo-cosmetics.jp/lunasol)
(SUQQU Lip Color Pencils & Dual Gloss Colors)(image from www.suqqu.com)
Onto the holiday season, it seems that some major brands are still releasing purple shades. Look out for those from Dior, Sonia Rykiel, and Clinique.
(image from www.iswii.net)
More on the fall 2009 collections featured above:
Chanel
Dior
Jill Stuart
Kate
Lunasol
Max Factor
Paul & Joe
RMK
SUQQU
YSL
{ 8 comments }
(image/info from www.nikkei.co.jp)
On November 1st, Kate will release a Brown Collection as part of the brand’s holiday 2009 collection in Japan.
The easy-to-wear brown-toned collection includes Nudist Designing Lip (4 shades) as well as three eye palettes. Each palette includes three eyeshadow shades and two eyebrow shades.
Related posts:
{ 0 comments }
